Raisins are a good alternative to sports chewing gum

Raisins are a good alternative to sports chewing gum

Raisins are dried grapes that are very suitable for increasing the energy of athletes due to their high antioxidant content, fiber and glucose. Most athletes use sports products to boost their energy, which contain additives and unnatural ingredients that can be replaced with natural foods.

According to an article published in the International Journal of the Sports Nutrition Association, eating raisins can boost athletes as much as sports chewing gum.

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have concluded that raisins are a source of energy and are cheaper than sports chewing gum.

To investigate the effects of this natural energy source, the researchers studied several runners for some time.

These runners were running endurance. In this study, the use of natural resources and carbohydrate sources were compared. Participants used raisins, sports chewing gum and water.

The results showed that athletes who used raisins and sports chewing gum ran about a minute faster. The researchers also found that raisins and sports chewing gum increased the rate of carbohydrate oxidation.

Raisins are a good alternative to sports chewing gum; Because it has fiber and micronutrients such as potassium and iron. Also, raisins do not have added sugar or artificial flavor and color.

Raisins are one of the cheapest dried fruits and are very suitable for eating during exercise.

Raisins contain about 67 to 72% fructose and glucose, 5.3% fiber and 3% protein. Although raisins contain a lot of antioxidants, they have less vitamin C than fresh grapes. Raisins have no cholesterol and are very low in salt and sodium. Regular consumption of raisins controls blood pressure.